Tech talent shortage: Updated priority migration list doesn’t go far enough
New tech roles on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List go some way to addressing the tech skills shortage, but not far enough.
SA Budget 2021: What’s in it for startups and SMEs?
South Australia's budget, unveiled this week, left the state facing a record $1.78 billion deficit. So what's in it for SMEs and startups?
Non-dilutive capital could keep the rewards of Australia’s flourishing tech sector at home
Non-dilutive capital is emerging as a key trend, as more and more startup founders push for alternatives to raising growth funding.
Zeller raises $50 million to expand small business banking solution
SME-focused fintech Zeller has secured $50 million in funding, bringing its total capital raised to more than $81 million within 12 months.
MYOB partners with Valiant to offer SMEs predictive financing
MYOB has struck a partnership with the fintech Valiant to offer small businesses data-informed financing options for fast access to capital.
Unhedged raises $1.7 million in equity crowdfunding for app democratising “broken” share trading system
Share trading algorithm startup Unhedged has raised $1.7 million in equity crowdfunding, having passed its minimum target within 45 minutes.
Kylie Frazer and Rachael Neumann form Flying Fox angel syndicate to invest $5 million a year into Aussie startups
Angel investors Rachael Neumann and Kylie Frazer have launched Flying Fox Ventures to deploy $5 million into early-stage startups each year.
Shares, registers, and agreements: The legal requirements of equity crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding opens up a lot of potential capital, but you need to ensure your business is properly prepared for the changes that follow.
Judo Bank bags $174 million, as it becomes third-fastest growing SME lender in Australia
SME-focused Judo Bank has secured $174 million in capital as it becomes the third-largest bank lender to the SME sector.
South Australian space startups reveal plans for international industry growth
Last week, three South Australian startups announced they are furthering their plans to support the international space industry.
The startup funding round: Digital ID verification, smart insurance, and nasal spray to protect against COVID-19
This week's wrap-up totals a massive $93.1 million in startup funding, including insurance tech, a COVID-19 nasal spray, and sustainable packaging.
Aussie tech company supplies logistics platform to G7 summit
Perth-based software company Velrada played a key role managing security and logistics at this month's G7 summit.